2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Lucerne | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
